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    CF-73 BIOS Password Help Please...

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by RustyTheGeek, Jun 28, 2009.

  1. RustyTheGeek

    RustyTheGeek Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Everyone,

    There seem to be many Toughbook Veterans here and I just got a CF-29. Love it. So I got a CF-73 in an OK deal from Horizon for a client. Only problem is that it has internal WiFi installed but it isn't enabled and the BIOS is password protected from F2 Entry.

    I don't mind doing the PM thing or email. Given that it was from a legit ebay seller, I also don't mind sharing the model/serial numbers to ally suspicion of my intentions. (CF-73NCQTSKM/5AKSA71489)

    Link - http://tinyurl.com/kuje2y

    Also, please understand that I'm an IT guy. I've already tried some BIOS password crack utils with no result but I haven't pulled the internal battery due to the trouble. Still can't get past the prompt after F2. The laptop boots and otherwise seems to be working fine.

    Thanks heaps guys.
     
    RustyTheGeek, Jun 28, 2009
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  2. gray-beard

    gray-beard Notebook Evangelist

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    Above is a Sticky named:
    Mandatory Reading for ANYONE Who Posts in The Panasonic Forum!
    Some reading is required,,,,,,
     
    gray-beard, Jun 28, 2009
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  3. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    PLease read the sticky prior to your next post. Discussio of BIOS cracking is prohibited.

    Thread closed.
     
    Toughbook, Jun 28, 2009
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